Spiritual Practice and Scientific InquirywithEdward R. Close (4K Reboot)

Edward R Close

Books Mentioned In This Interview

Edward R. Close, PhD, is author of Transcendental Physics. He is coauthor (with Vernon Neppe) of Reality Begins with Consciousness: A Paradigm Shift That Works. He is also author of a lengthy chapter titled “The Mathematical Unification of Time, Space, Matter, Energy, and Consciousness” in Is Consciousness Primary? edited by Stephan Schwartz, Gary Schwartz and Marjorie Woollacott. His website is https://www.erclosetphysics.com/

In this video, rebooted from 2019, he claims that all scientists can benefit from a cultivation of their inner experience — as all science is based upon observation. He, personally, has been practicing a form of kriya yoga for almost sixty years. The purpose of spiritual practices is to create an alignment of body, mind, and spirit. He expresses this idea graphically, using the metaphor of the Rubik’s cube. When individuals are so aligned, they become more effective in achieving their goals. He also suggests that the principles of spiritual practice are akin to the laws of science.

(Recorded on May 24, 2019)

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Published on June 1, 2025

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